Partner
Alfred Ip
We have wide ranging experience in providing notarial services which support the international activities of both businesses and individuals.
Notarial services are provided for the preparation, execution and verification of legal documents for use overseas (except those documents which originate in Hong Kong for use in Mainland China which are dealt with by China Appointed Attesting Officers).
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Alfred Ip is a very commercial, personable and gives very practical solutions to clients. His advice is very well grounded in legal principles and authority so when he advises the client, he puts their interests first.
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Alfred Ip is one of the most experienced contentious estate and trust lawyers in Hong Kong.
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Alfred Ip is really practical and thinks from the client’s perspective. He is not just legally strong, he can also empathise with the client.
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Alfred Ip is an impressive and charismatic individual. He is well-connected and approachable.
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HOW WE CAN HELP YOU
- Witnessing powers of attorney for use overseas
- Verifying the identity of a person
- Witnessing documents for purchase or sale of land or property overseas
- Authenticating personal documents and information for immigration/emigration, marriage, adoption, succession or other purposes
- Authenticating company, commercial and business documents
- Preparing ships protest
- Providing authentication and secure record for a transaction, document or event
- Witnessing affidavits and other documents for filing with foreign courts or administrative offices
Apostille by High Court of Hong Kong
Some documents bearing the signature and seal of a Public Notary are required to be further authenticated by apostilles issued by the High Court of Hong Kong. Those documents that require authentication by apostilles are for use in Hague Apostille Convention States or Territories.
Legalisation by Consulates or Commissions
Documents destined for non-Hague Apostille Convention States or Territories, after being signed and sealed by a Public Notary, will require legalisation of the identity, signature and seal of the Public Notary by the relevant diplomatic representative of the state or territory in Hong Kong before these documents can be used in that state or territory
Official Translation of Legal Documents
Documents can be officially translated into a recognised language for the relevant jurisdiction, so that the Public Notary can then notarise the document.
Insights
Witnessing Powers of Attorney Related to Property Transactions for Overseas Use
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Notarization: A General Overview
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The Notary Public: A 5,000 Year Old Story!
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The Role of a Notary Public in Hong Kong
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COVID-19 and the Potential Long-term Benefits of Electronic Notarization
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